CNO Analyst/Programmer II - Clear Ridge Defense

Clear Ridge is looking for a very specialized skill set: Computer Network Operations (CNO) Analysts and Programmers. The right candidate will be focused on the development of new tools and capabilities. Work will be done either at a contractor facility while supporting the end customer, or directly in the customer facility. The selected candidate(s) will be on a team of around 40 researchers, developers and testers that will help produce and refine capabilities, as well as resolve issues in existing tools. The candidate will develop and maintain low-level applications and operating system projects related to software protection and host-based personal security tools.

Required Skills:
• Unix/Linux development
• Strong C programming
• Python development
• Subversion
• CNO background
• Software Analysis/ RE experience
• Understand assembly programming concepts (PPC, MIPS or x86)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Embedded systems development
• Unix/Linux Kernel development
• Familiarity with the OSI model, TCP/IP stack, and popular network protocols
• Familiarity with network engineering concepts (routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, NAT, etc...)

Minimum Qualifications:

• TS/SCI or higher clearance with Poly

Additional Information

Come learn how we take care of our team, and why we were ranked Inc. 5000 Magazine's #140 Fastest Growing Company nationwide – ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2020 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

• Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
• Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
• Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
• Competitive and Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) / Leave
• 10 Paid Federal Holidays
• $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
• Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
• Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.
• Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
• Free financial advising from qualified experts
• Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
• One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $5,000 per referral OR $250/mo indefinitely, with no limit to number of referrals
• Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
• Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events

CRD fully supports Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:

$122,000 - $185,000 / year

 
Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range:

• The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts.
• The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
• The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
• Annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
• If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
• If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
• If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
• If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.